384 Pregnancy and motherhood in women with cystic fibrosis: experience and outcomes in a regional adult UK centre

Etherington, C.; Peckham, D.; Conway, S.P.; Clifton, I

doi:10.1016/s1569-1993(11)60396-2

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“…While women with CF can successfully conceive and carry a pregnancy [21, 22], some studies have shown they have reduced lung function in the two years postpartum [3, 23] although others have found that this can return to baseline within six months [24]. Such work is plagued with a lack of control groups meaning findings are equivocal.…”

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“…This is in spite of it being well known that information is crucial in informing preconceptual counselling and postpartum psychosocial support [22]. Due to the desire for, and significant lack of, information in this area, this research aimed to develop an understanding of the psychosocial issues mothers with CF experience and their processes of coping and adjustment.…”

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When Women with Cystic Fibrosis Become Mothers: Psychosocial Impact and Adjustments

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Advances in the treatment and life expectancy of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients mean that motherhood is now a realistic option for many women with CF. This qualitative study explored the psychosocial impact and adjustments made when women with CF become mothers. Women with CF (n = 11) were recruited via an online forum and participated in semistructured telephone interviews about their experiences of becoming a mother. Transcriptions were analysed using Grounded Theory. Analysis revealed three core categories: (i) “Living with CF”: how becoming a mother impacted on health and treatment adherence, requiring a change in support from the CF team, (ii) “Becoming a Mother”: balancing issues common to new mothers with their CF, and (iii) “Pooling Personal Resources”: coping strategies in managing the dual demands of child and CF care. Participants experienced a variety of complex psychosocial processes. Most participants acknowledged an initial negative impact on CF care; however over time they reported successful adaptation to managing dual commitments and that adherence and motivation to stay well had improved. This study highlights the need for preconceptual psychosocial counselling and postpartum adjustment to CF care.

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When Women with Cystic Fibrosis Become Mothers: Psychosocial Impact and Adjustments

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“…8 Poor lung function is commonly cited as the most significant single predictor of maternal morbidity, prematurity and fetal complications. [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20] Pregnancy is not recommended in significant lung disease (forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) 550% predicted) with a low body mass index (BMI), whilst cor pulmonale and pulmonary hypertension are considered absolute contraindications. 6,8,11 Current understanding and antenatal counseling is limited by a paucity of published series.…”

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Pregnancy outcomes in cystic fibrosis: a 10-year experience from a UK centre

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et al. 2015

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“…McMullen et al found no difference in rate of CF decline in women who had babies versus those who did not. In a retrospective chart review of pregnancies occurring between 1990 and 2009 in the United Kingdom, Etherington et al reported the presence of preexisting cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD), coupled with a prepregnancy FEV1% less than 60% predicted, were associated with significantly worse outcomes [18]. In another review of pregnancy, Gilljam et al found that women who were PS; did not have Burkholderia cepacia; and, measured by standardized spirometry, had values of forced expiratory volume at one second (FEV1%) greater than 50% demonstrated better outcome than those who did not.…”

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